While it's awesome to see nominations for some country newcomers and tried-and-true acts who haven't heard their names called at the Grammys in recent years, it's puzzling to find, among other things, a few major collaborations left out of the running. Flip through the photo gallery below to read about five of the biggest surprises when it comes to the 2018 Grammy Awards' country music nominations.

The 60th annual Grammy Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Jan. 28. The televised ceremony will begin at 7:30PM ET on CBS; the pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony will be available to stream online earlier in the evening.